Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Youth Work in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,630.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Postgraduate Diploma in Youth Work is perfect for energetic, joyful, analytical, and innovative individuals passionate about making a difference in young lives.
Youth work involves a wide spectrum of social, cultural, educational, and political initiatives, all centered around young people's voluntary involvement in leisure activities that foster inclusion and encourage community participation. This diploma equips students for dynamic, rewarding, and demanding roles in youth-focused organizations dedicated to enhancing young people's welfare and empowering them as engaged, thoughtful citizens capable of driving meaningful societal progress locally, nationally, and internationally.
As a professionally accredited program, it offers hands-on training for future youth professionals and ongoing development opportunities for current practitioners (without existing JNC-recognized credentials). The course is available exclusively as a full-time study option.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants will normally have achieved a minimum grade of a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8). Applicants will normally be graduates from cognate disciplines, including but not limited to Social Science, Education (incl. Sports Studies), Social Work, Early Years and Childhood Studies, Social Care (NFQ, Level 8), Sociology and Psychology.
In exceptional circumstances, and subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, applicants who hold a primary degree (NFQ, Level 8) which is unrelated to youth work practice may also be considered if they can evidence a high level of relevant youth work practice-related experience.
In exceptional circumstances, and subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, applicants who hold a primary degree (NFQ, Level 8), which is lower than a Second Class Honours, Grade II standard, and who demonstrate a high level of relevant work experience, may also be eligible for entry to the course under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants may be required to submit a piece of writing which demonstrates their academic ability to undertake a Level 9 postgraduate programme and this will be assessed by members of the Selection Panel.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000